Hanoi – Halong on land (Hoalu) – Perfume pagoda

With 2 days riding not so far from Hanoi, you will have a chance to visit the ancient capital of Vietnam in Hoalu, the Three caves in Tam Coc (Halong on land) then Stone pagode before going to Perfume pagode. Riding throuh rice fields then on karst road through myriads of limestone with magic landscapes: so impressive!!!

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Round: Hanoi – Hoa Lu - Phat Diem - Perfume pagoda – Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi – Hoa Lu (Halong on land) – Phat Diem. ~ 170 km (L,D)

Morning: We follow a little secondary road through rice fields until Ninh Binh. Hike up Yen Ngua Hill to get the paramount view of Hoa Lu’s bizarre landscape. Drive on the little peaceful back road through myriads of limestone to Tam Coc. Lunch at local restaurant. After-noon: boating to explore the "halong Bay on land". Stay overnight at Duc Tuan hotel.

Day 2: Hoa Lu – Perfume pagoda – Hanoi. ~120 km (B,L)

Drive to Perfume Pagoda on karst road through myriads of limestone. Boat to the foot of the mountain. Walk to the most well known pagoda - Huong Tich - requires a 4-km walk straight up the mountainside. It should be noted that the site attracts the greatest pilgrimage in North Vietnam during the three months following Tet (New Year according to the lunar calendar). During this time, thousands of worshipers climb the mountain to pray at the various religious sites. A city of bamboo is constructed at the base of the mountain in just one week to cater for the occasion. Impressive!